The Hattiesburg American reported that seepage was discovered flowing from under the apron of the dam's spillway on Oct. 16. Also found was a "boil" - a column of water carrying sand particles from beneath the spillway.

The level of the more than 100-acre lake has been lowered about 6 feet to 7 feet, eliminating the boil and slowing seepage.

County Engineer Don Walker said results of an inspection that is under way will be turned over to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality by Dec. 1.